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2HGFG12828H••••••2008 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda Civic build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
775on the model
205builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Engine 2Equipment 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2017
Motor mount failure. Causing excessive vibration and affecting handling of vehicle
WheelsMar 2016
I've had to replace the tires on my honda civic prematurely because of "flat spots" that would appear and lead to extreme noise inside the cabin while driving. I've researched and asked the tire stores and they bascially stated that they see this a lot in the 2008 civics. If I…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2015
This vehicle is a 2008 honda civic coupe and the entire air conditioning system needs to be replaced. These repairs will cost $2,000 and after doing extensive research, this model of vehicle has a history or air conditioning related failures. The need for honda to address this…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2010
We only received one warning the engine overheated for no reason then we found out we had a defective engine from honda in a 2008 civic. The engine was replaced but they know they have a defective engine block in the honda civic 2008, 2007, and 2006 so how do we know if we did…
SuspensionNov 2009
Rear tires wear out prematurely due to rear suspension problems (upper control arms? Incorrect factory rear wheel alignment specs?). At only 80,000 miles, I am on my fifth set of new tires -- all due to "abnormal wear patterns on rear tires." a mechanic at the local firestone…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HGFG12828H542028 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.